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8 Arsenal players make World Cup semi-finals
Over half of Arsenal’s World Cup internationals have made it to the semi-final stage of the competition, meaning they’ll remain at the tournament until the final weekend.

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Arsenal sent 15 players off to the 2026 World Cup, and with just one week left until the conclusion of the tournament, eight of them are still in contention to win it.
In terms of resting up for the new season, the quarter-final results were somewhat of a worst-case scenario.

HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 18: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass for a touchdown as slips past Aaron Colvin #22 of the Houston Texans in the first quarter during a preseason game at NRG Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
49ers WR retires after seven-year NFL career“He also carved out a role as a punt returner, fielding 112 returns for 1,051 yards. His best statistical season came right out of the gate.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles out of the pocket against the Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 29, 2024. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Anthony Gordon provides an assist in England win – FC BarcelonaThe Blaugrana sets up Jude Bellingham for the equaliser in the 2-1 extra time win over Norway.
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Argentina sink Switzerland to set up England semi – FIFAArgentina downed 10-man Switzerland in extra time in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, a Julian Alvarez golazo headlining a hard-fought victory.

TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 26: Aaron Judge #99 and George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees smile during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CBS Sports | Dayn Perry: We noted yesterday that Brian Cashman was taking a close look at the Yankees’ catching situation, the club’s catchers putting in an absolutely putrid offensive performance in 2026.

College Football: Georgia players and fans victorious in endzone after touchdown by Lindsay Scott during game vs Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Vincent Tan became Cardiff’s owner in 2010 as part of a consortium of Malaysian investors [Huw Evans Picture Agency]
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy says he has felt “nothing other than support” from Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan as the Bluebirds prepare to return to the Championship.
Cardiff are yet to bring in any new signings since they won promotion from League One last season, although they have landed goalkeeper Nathan Trott on a permanent basis after he impressed while on loan in 2025-26.

Sheila García joins Inter
MILANO -FC Internazionale Milano is pleased to announce the signing of Sheila García. The Spanish defender, born in 1997, has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2029.
Born on 15 March 1997 in Yunquera de Henares, in the province of Guadalajara, Sheila García began playing football with her hometown club, Club Deportivo Yunquera. She made her Primera División debut with Rayo Vallecano in 2016, beginning what would become the first chapter of her career in Madrid.

“Cmon England cmon Wonderwall.”
That was the message once again from Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher on Sunday morning, after England’s travelling supporters – including Sir David Beckham – sang his band’s most famous song with the players at full-time following their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway in Miami.
It has become a new tradition in recent weeks, being belted out after all five of the men’s team’s wins across the US and Mexico.

Max Holloway evened the score with Conor McGregor at UFC 329. Yet the win didn’t come as cleanly as anyone expected.
Returning from a five-year absence from competition, McGregor, 37, spent only 69 seconds in the Octagon in his rematch with Holloway on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With his opening jumping switch kick, McGregor appeared to suffer a serious knee injury, compromising his performance for the brief remainder of the fight. Holloway, 34, scored the stoppage when McGregor stepped back and lifted his injured knee in visible pain.